Background
Smith, George Walter Vincent was born on June 14, 1832 in New York, United States. Son of George Wilson and Sarah Henrietta (Wheeler) Smith.
Smith, George Walter Vincent was born on June 14, 1832 in New York, United States. Son of George Wilson and Sarah Henrietta (Wheeler) Smith.
Educated Amenia Seminary, Dutchess County, New York, 1845-1848, and under private tutors.
Began active career with Babcock, Gould & Company, importers, New York, 1850. Member firm of Stivers & Smith, manufacturers fine carriages, New York, 1857-1867 (retired). Founder, 1893, donor and director Art Museum, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Director City library association, Springfield.
Member firm of Stivers & Smith, manufacturers
Married Belle Townsley, June 22, 1869.